Scenic Roots

New Bloom Labs here in Chattanooga is a testing facility for hemp growers in this area and beyond.

John & Jesse Kerns of New Bloom Labs on testing hemp crops. Madeline Boulware of IAM Haiti's medical work for people in need. Juliet Johnson on saving hemlocks - and, Nicole Porche on voiceovers. These voices - and more - on this edition of "Scenic Roots." Ray Bassett is the host of "Scenic Roots" - produced by Haley Solomon, Karley Dodson and Will Davis.

Here in Chattanooga, Dionne Jenkins works for Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union, where she is vice president of diversity and inclusion.

TVFCU's Dionne Jenkins talks about diversity and inclusion in business. Podcast Partners is back: McCallie's "Ridge" interviews Jon Meacham. Drew Holcomb talks Moon River with Richard Winham and Haley Solomon. These voices - and more - on this encore edition of "Scenic Roots." Ray Bassett is the host of "Scenic Roots" - produced by Haley Solomon, Karley Dodson and Will Davis.

Tonight, Back Alley Productions in LaFayette, Georgia opens its 2020 season with the premiere of “Arsenic and Old Lace” - starting at 7:30 PM at The Mars Theatre.

Hannah Rials writes about vampires. This weekend here in Chattanooga, she celebrates the release of her latest book - “Reclamation” - the final installment in a trilogy of young adult novels.

Hunter Underground goes glam here in Chattanooga next week. The annual fundraiser for The Hunter Museum - held in its rarely-seen basement - takes place next Friday night, starting at 8 PM.

Last summer, our own Will Davis introduced us to Podcast Partners, highlighting established - and emerging - podcasters here in Chattanooga and the Tennessee Valley.

The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution says all citizens of this country are entitled to equal protection under the law. A free film screening on Monday night at Barking Legs Theater here in Chattanooga expands the conversation about the Amendment in practice, with graphic reminders of daily violence against African Americans - from photos of lynchings decades ago to video of fatal shootings by police during arrests in recent years.

Nicole Brown & Jonathan McNair on "The 14th Amendment: All A-Cryin.'" Podcast Partners is back: McCallie's "Ridge" interviews Jon Meacham. Hunter Underground - author Hannah Rials - and, "Arsenic and Old Lace." These voices - and more - on this edition of "Scenic Roots." Ray Bassett is the host of "Scenic Roots" - produced by Haley Solomon, Karley Dodson and Will Davis.